Neighborhood Church was established in July of 2009 and has identified a way to make a difference in the Greater Cedar Rapids Community. We've continued that service into 2010 and 2011. To contribute now. Click the PayPal Donate button (Note: Neighborhood Church is organized under Ritratto Dei, Intl. which is the appropriate name you'll see on the PayPal website.)
Any amount you contribute is put to use within the Cedar Rapids community helps change an entire community!
Alternately, if you prefer to donate via check or money order, please mail, check/money orders...
Payable to "Neighborhood Church", but addressed to: Senior Food Pantry & Medical Closet, or African Refugees & Haiti, c/o Neighborhood Church, 701 25th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Call 731-1333 if you have other ideas to help (eg: volunteering) or questions.
Past Fundraising Events
Although we rely on the generosity of several businesses and numberous individuals, we started out with fundraising events (and my continue to do so).
- 2008 – The Golf Marathon raised $77,000 to help in the loss of over $300,000 dollars from the Midwest Floods of 2008. The river swallowed our church and 535 homes.
- 2009 – The Golf Marathon raised $17,000 after a year of being displaced and mucking out after a national-spotlight natural disaster
- 1st Annual 2010 – "Seeds for Seniors" The Golf Marathon raised $13,171.52 to fund the Senior Food Pantry, Medical Accessories Closet, and a Handicap Van to be used to deliver food and medical supplies to shut-ins in our community.
- 2nd Annual 2010 – "Seeds for Seniors" The Golf Marathon raised $15,462.26 to fund the Senior Food Pantry, Medical Accessories Closet, and a Handicap Van to be used to deliver food and medical supplies to shut-ins in our community.
